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Baylor University Collaborates with edX to Provide Affordable Pathway to Master of Social Work Degree

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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WACO, Texas and LANHAM, Md., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baylor University, a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution, is pleased to announce a collaboration with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), to launch a MicroMasters® program in Social Work. The MicroMasters course content gives prospective students a stackable credential applicable to the Social Work field and insight into degree-earning course work. With transferable credits to the Baylor Online Master in Social Work (MSW), students have an accessible pathway to receiving a full master's degree. The Online MSW is one of more than 20 online programs offered by Baylor University Professional Education.

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  • The MicroMasters course content gives prospective students a stackable credential applicable to the Social Work field and insight into degree-earning course work.
  • With transferable credits to the Baylor Online Master in Social Work (MSW), students have an accessible pathway to receiving a full master's degree.
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that social work will grow by 12 percent between 2020 and 2030.
  • "This is a monumental moment for edX as we work with Baylor to launch the first MicroMasters program in social work available on edX.org," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of partnerships at edX.

Fluxtrol Inc., and ASM International Announce the Winner of the Academic and Student Research Competitions at HEAT TREAT 2021

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Fluxtrol Inc. and ASM International are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Prof. Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award and Fluxtrol Student Research Competition.

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  • Fluxtrol Inc. and ASM International are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Prof. Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award and Fluxtrol Student Research Competition.
  • The prestigious awards were presented during the HEAT TREAT 21 conference held September 14-16th, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Dr. Frame will receive $2,500 from ASM International that can be used to support research activity at the Academic Researchers Institution.
  • Fluxtrol and ASM solicits abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal/metal-containing components for this competition.